Focus on Routers & Engravers
Making sign making easier Soyang Hardware
Routing and engraving machinery has made life much easier for sign makers, removing much of the manual elements traditionally associated with this type of work. However, it is not quite as simple as typing ‘buy router’ into Google and finding the ideal solution; investment in this technology requires careful research to ensure you identify the machine that best fits the requirements of your business. Soyang Hardware works with several leading manufacturers in this area of the market, offering customers access to some of the very best solutions currently available. Through our distribution partnership with Vivid Laminating
Technologies, we supply and support the leading VeloBlade Nexus series of flatbed cutters. These solutions range from the VeloBlade Nexus 1816 model, with a bed size of 1,800x1,600mm, up to the VeloBlade Nexus 3032 and VeloBlade Nexus 3321 machines, which offer bed sizes of 3,000x3,200mm and 3,300x2,100mm, respectively. All models within the VeloBlade Nexus range have a digital die cutter multi-tool system, CNC router with 25mm cut depth, CCD camera registration system, both an automatic tool
Veloblade Nexus eloblade Nexus changer and cut depth setting, as hanger and cut depth setting
well as the ability to cut crease and perf in a single pass.
well as the ability to cut, crease and perf in a Also available from Soyang are several models from
the WidLaser range of cutting and engraving solutions. Manufactured in Portugal, these lasers offer impressive speeds as well as robust safety features, serving as the ideal bridge between entry level and high end. Smaller-format options include the WidLaser C500, with a working area of 700x500mm, and larger machines such as the WidLaser C100, which has a working area measuring 1,600x1,000mm. Soyang is ideally placed to support with new investment in routing and engraving machinery, with its team of knowledgeable experts on hand to guide customers to the most effective solution.
www.soyang.co.uk Trotec Laser
Advancing signage production with precision laser technology
Laser cutting acrylic signage
Trotec Laser, a global leader in laser cutting and engraving solutions, continues to support the signage and display sector with advanced laser technology designed to deliver precision, efficiency, and creative flexibility. In an increasingly competitive visual communications market, signage and display businesses require tools that combine speed with consistently high quality. Trotec laser systems enable producers to achieve clean cuts, smooth edges, and highly detailed engravings, often eliminating the need for additional finishing processes and significantly reducing production time. Trotec’s laser machines are suitable for a wide range of materials commonly used in signage and display creation, including acrylic, wood, MDF, plywood, plastics, and films. This versatility allows companies to produce illuminated signs,
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point-of-sale displays, exhibition elements, lettering and bespoke retail fixtures with exceptional accuracy and repeatability. Production workflows are further enhanced through Ruby laser software, which integrates design preparation, material parameter selection, and machine control into a single intuitive platform. Files can be easily imported and managed, with optimised settings selected from an extensive material database. This unified workflow improves efficiency, reduces errors, and simplifies operations across multiple devices. Trotec laser systems are engineered for both prototypes and series production, enabling teams to scale output while maintaining consistent quality standards. The precision of laser processing also supports intricate designs and complex geometries that are difficult to achieve using conventional methods. By combining high-performance hardware, intelligent
software, and support for a broad range of materials, Trotec Laser continues to set industry standards for signage and display production. Its solutions help businesses reduce costs, improve productivity, and expand creative possibilities while delivering visually impactful results for retail, exhibition, and commercial environments.
www.troteclaser.com
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